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B640 VUD

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,790 mi
Last recorded75,790 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB640 VUD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 75,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 75,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 74,571 miles

All metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 74,357 miles

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,852 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 73,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,274 miles

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 May 2015 72,015 miles

grease coating to brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,982 miles

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating

underside has an underseal coating

Fail 17 Apr 2014 70,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating

underside has an underseal coating

Pass 9 May 2013 70,398 miles

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 May 2012 69,920 miles

all brake pipes rusing

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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B640 VUD is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B640 VUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B640 VUD registered?

B640 VUD is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B640 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B640 VUD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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